Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

B74 4EZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B74 4EZ.

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Population

476

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 51,700 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: B74 4EZ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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8/10
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8/10
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2/10
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7/10
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4/10
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9/10
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5/10
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9/10
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6/10
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Area Character

B74 4EZ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 88% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B74 4EZ is a sought-after residential area located 0.6km from Hill Hook in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Sutton Mere Green ward and the Sutton Coldfield constituency.

For serious buyers, B74 4EZ is a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a professional home-workers in outer suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 44) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 88% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for B74 4EZ are sourced from Output Area E00047764 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B74 4EZ. The average age is 44.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British76.7%
Asian / British Asian16.3%
Black / African / Caribbean1.3%
Other / Mixed5.7%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

B74 4EZ has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences15
Burglary2
Other crime2
Vehicle crime2
Other theft2

school Local Schools

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Hill West Primary School

Good427 pupils1.3 km
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Four Oaks Primary School

Outstanding420 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Blake St News0.3 km
  • Co-op0.9 km
  • Raj News0.9 km
  • Red & White0.9 km
  • Acorn Motor Company Ltd0.9 km
  • + 2 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Four Oaks Saints Cricket Club0.9 km
  • Grannys Pantry0.9 km
  • Max's Coffee Shop0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Hungry Sparrow0.9 km
  • Chennai Indian & Bangladeshi0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Toby Carvery0.6 km
  • Quill and Taper0.2 km
  • Aston Wood Golf Club0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Blake Street0.3 km
  • Butlers Lane1.5 km
  • Four Oaks3.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Blake Street0.2 km
  • Blake Street0.2 km
  • Blake Street Rail Station0.3 km